|
Pauline Emery opened the event with a Thank you. Thank you to our sponsors, EDC, Chemung Canal Trust, Marisha Thomas's son, Trevor Thomas who donated his birthday funds to our literacy project. Thank you Corning Rotary Readers. John Brown opened with a poem title, Read to Me- by Jane Yolen Read to me riddles and read to me rhymes
Read to me stories of magical times
Read to me tales about castles and kings
Read to me stories of fabulous things
Read to me pirates and read to me knights
Read to me dragons and dragon-book fights
Read to me spaceships and cowboys and then
When you are finished--please read them again. On behalf of the Corning-Painted Post School District, Jen Batzing, Assistant Superintendent also thanked the Rotary Readers and celebrated the reading accomplishments of of the students. John Whaley, Principal of Severn Elementary and Colin Sinko, Principal of Winfield Street Elementary shared their thanks and appreciation. Teachers and students from both schools read aloud thank you letters and the following poem. The ABCs of Our Rotary Reading Partners A is for the authors, Jan Brett and Dr. Seuss
B is for the books you’ve read, Cat in the Hat to Big Bad Bruce
C is for the characters we’ve come to love so dear
D is Mr. Danforth, whose books we love to hear.
E is Elephant and Piggie, another of our faves
F is for the fun we’ve had, the friendship road it paves
G is Mr. Goldwyn, a friend through all three years
H is for his Happy Tales that sometimes bring us tears
I is for imagination, used at every turn
J is for the joy you bring us as you help us learn
K is for this kindness, you all make it so clear
L is for our libraries you add to every year
M is for the Memories we’ll have of you forever
N is for the New Friends made, we will forget you…never!
O is Opportunity, to have this special bond
P is for Miss Pauline, for whom we’ve grown so fond.
Q is for the Questions, we always ask so many.
R is for our Rotary friends, you have answers plenty
S is for the snacks, the strawberries that you bring
T is for The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything
U is for your Use of expression when you’re reading
V is for the volunteers, they’ve made our hearts keep beating
W is for Winfield, we’re richer because you’ve cared
X is for the extra special traditions that you shared.
Y is Your support, we looked forward to each meeting
Z is for the zest you have given us for reading! And .... messages from the students! Finally, the students, teachers, and Rotarians enjoyed a luncheon of chicken fingers and french fries! Adjourned. Thank you to all that participated in this wonderful tribute to learning. 📚 Photographer: Bill Boland: photos
|
